Penguin Random House is publishing five brand new dramatic audio adaptations of the best-selling 2000 AD graphic novels. With world rights, this is the first time that these stories have been available in this format, and can be purchased via Audible, Apple Books and Google Play.
“We have published some of the biggest science fiction audiobooks of the last few years, from Star Wars and Stranger Things to Ready Player One, and this partnership has enabled us to take all of that experience and apply it to these new productions.’ says James Keyte, Senior Commissioning Editor. ‘Working closely with the Rebellion team, our aim has been to create an authentic and immersive listening experience for both long term fans, and new listeners alike.”
With a host of exciting talent attached, these thrilling adventures are accompanied by an original score and immersive soundscapes. Recorded and produced at Penguin Studios, the complete character list across these new collections comprises over 750 different voices, performed by an experienced cast of British acting talent, including Amber Rose Revah, Adam Basil, Chuku Modo, Keith Allen, and Colin Salmon.
The themes in these graphic novels, published up to 30 years ago, are perhaps more prescient than ever before; including politics and voter fraud (and some listeners might find the eccentric President Booth in Dredd: Origins a little too familiar…) as well as the exploration of a broken politics system, which brings about the rule of the Judges. Dredd: Origins also explores the spectre of future genetic manipulation. Judge Anderson brings the dissection of religion, and the rise of cult figures. In Rogue Trooper we are immersed in a post-apocalyptic and war-torn planet which is no longer suitable for human habitation, it’s a haunting look at a possible future.
Five previous multi-award-winning audiobooks were released in 2021, featuring the works of Garth Ennis and Alan Moore, with an ensemble cast including Joseph Fiennes, Richard Armitage, Colin Morgan, Nina Sosanya, and more. This new series focuses on some of 2000 AD’s best-loved characters and stories, including Judge Dredd, Judge Death, Rogue Trooper, Judge Anderson and Nemesis the Warlock, and also sees the Dredd: Origins story explored for the first time in audio.
Now, you can experience these audio adaptations yourselves with our latest competition! We have TWO complete sets to give away – simply answer the question below to be in with a chance of winning one…
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This competition closes on 26 Septmeber. Good luck!
Penguin Random House’s new 2000AD dramatic audio adaptations are out now. Order here.
